Black- bellied Plover - Courtesy of Ralph Hockens
You may be lucky to see these Black-bellied Plovers around the Parksville area, they are feeding up for their migration to breeding grounds in Alaska. The male then grows a black front to impress the ladies! Enjoy your first week of March!
Tags: parksville, photo moments monday
What is happening in Nanaimo’s South End Neighbourhood? The City of Nanaimo is undertaking the development of the South End Neighbourhood Plan.
You are invited to attend the Open House to give your ideas for the neighbourhood and see for yourself the concepts and direction suggested for the Neighbourhood Plan.
OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Days Inn Harbourview, Wicker Room
809 Island Highway South, Nanaimo BC
For more information call (250) 755-4472 or (250) 755-4483
Tags: nanaimo, neighbourhood plan
….. freeze and fry!
juggling change - by Artist Marie
Have a relaxing weekend everyone!
Tags: funny friday
Are you looking to save money? Here is an idea, find out how much you are spending on commuting to work.
Go to Nanaimo Transit and use their “Calculate your Commute” you can find out how much you would save by using alternative transportation.
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Calling all young writers in Grades 2 to 7! Get your pens ready to write. There is a writing contest that is open until March 20, 2010.
To enter submit your short story that is 200 to 500 words by March 20, 2010 to the Harbourfront branch public library in Nanaimo. Entry forms are available at all elementary schools. The contest is sponsored by Friends of the Library; for more information call 250-753-1154.
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Michal Benker by Artist Marie
Michal Benker is a local business operator who operates Harbour View Pest Management. If you would like to be featured on our Portrait Wednesday, send an email to info@midislandnews.com.
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If you missed Jake’s Gift last time now is your chance to catch it.
Written and performed by Canadian Playwright Julia Mackey, Jake’s Gift has won numerous awards including Best Solo Show, Best Drama, and Best Female Performer at the Victoria Fringe Festival in 2008 and the Best of the Fest at the 2008 Edmonton Fringe Festival.
Jake’s Gift is a powerful comedy-drama about a cantankerous WWII veteran who reluctantly returns to Juno Beach for the 60th Anniversary D-Day.
Don’t miss it! Jake’s Gift will be at The Bailey Studio. Tickets to the Thursday, March 11 Preview night are $15 (groups of 10 or more $12) and tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances are $18 (groups of 10 or more $15) Tickets are available directly from TheatreOne by phone, 250.754.7587 or online at www.theatreone.org
Tags: Bailey Studio, Bailey Theatre, nanaimo, Theatre One
Beach View courtesy of Brawn Photography
Last week of February! The month has flown by. Nice to see it brighter in the mornings.
Tags: photo moments monday
Changes are being planned for Beban Park!
Come review and provide your feedback on the draft Beban Park Redevelopment plan and concept drawings. The public open house is planned for Saturday at Beban Park February 27th, 2010 from 11:30am to 3:30pm.
The potential redevelopment of Beban Park includes the Beban Swimming Pool, FrankCrane Arena, Beban Social Centre, the addition of a ground floor fitness area, and creation of an indoor atrium.
For more information, please contact Suzanne Samborski, Senior Manager of
Recreation and Culture at 250-755-7518 or by email at
suzanne.samborski@nanaimo.ca.
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A Retrospective of the work of artist Doug Biden starts tomorrow at the Nanamio Art Gallery – Opening Reception: February 19th, 5:00 – 7:00pm.
The exhibition consists of 77 mixed media works by the late modern artist. The works in this show reflect a time of great discovery for Doug who experimented with different media in his visual art.
February 19 to April 10, 2010
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Are you looking for inspiration for your garden? Do you live in Nanoose Bay?
“The Gardeners” are an informal club for gardeners who meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Nanoose Library Hall, Northwest Bay Rd, to exchange information and ideas on flower and vegetable gardening on Vancouver Island. All plant interested people are welcome to attend any meeting.
For more information contact Shelagh-Ann Hedges 250-618-8558
